understudy

Example Sentences

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He snatched provisional top spot in beautiful, sunny conditions, but could only watch with bated breath as his understudy took to the start hut.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

That was also when the Seahawks understood that Smith-Njigba was underutilized as Metcalf’s understudy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

So I got to understudy or take her place — I got to join the cast, and Eugene was in it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Buckley later turned down an offer to be the understudy to Prenger's Nancy, instead going on to pursue her own role on the London stage.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

New to the company, a lowly understudy to an understudy.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman